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BN12 KCJ

2012 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

53,398 mi
Last recorded53,398 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 KCJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 53,398 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 48,481 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 14 Mar 2023 44,353 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 44,353 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 38,924 miles

both front tyres cracked in tread and inner side walls

front brake pads getting low

Fail 14 Mar 2022 38,924 miles

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres cracked in tread and inner side walls

front brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Mar 2021 33,280 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 31,133 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 31,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2019 27,425 miles

Offside Front tyre bald at edges

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 2 Mar 2018 23,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres outer walls cracked and perished.

Pass 7 Mar 2017 19,884 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 16,762 miles

Front Both wipers poor

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 13,488 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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BN12 KCJ is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 39,320 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN12 KCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 14 years old, this Nissan Micra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN12 KCJ registered?

BN12 KCJ is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is BN12 KCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 KCJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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